Tara Otterson, RN, BSN, Nursing Program Coordinator joined the Enteral Access Team at Children’s Mercy Kansas City in January 2023. She received her BSN from University of Missouri- Kansas City. Prior to her present position, Tara was a certified neonatal intensive care nurse for 12 years at the hospital’s Level IV NICU with special interest in surgical patients. As a practicing enteral access specialist responding to inpatient and outpatient consultations, Tara helps manage enteral access devices with a focus on gastrostomy tubes. This work collaborates providers in multiple disciplines including, Gastroenterology, Surgical Services, Wound Care, and Interventional Radiology. A few responsibilities include troubleshooting devices, developing plans of care for peristomal skin conditions, and providing dislodgement education to new G-tube and GJ-tube placements. In addition, the team holds educational sessions and develops materials for pediatric nursing staff, providers, and the region’s health community.